research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
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690-720 / 1000+ resultsresearch Phosphatase Regulator NIPP1 Restrains Chemokine-Driven Skin Inflammation
NIPP1 is important for healthy skin and could help treat skin inflammation.
research Apoptosis in Hair and Skin: A Review
The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
research Alopecia Areata: Burden of Disease, Approach to Treatment, and Current Unmet Needs
Current treatments for Alopecia Areata have mixed success, and there's a need for better, more accessible options and support for affected individuals.
research Knockout of the ING5 Epigenetic Regulator Confirms Roles in Stem Cell Maintenance and Tumor Suppression In Vivo
ING5 is crucial for stem cell maintenance and preventing certain cancers.
research Dermal Papilla Cells: From Basic Research to Translational Applications
Dermal papilla cells can help regrow hair and are promising for hair loss treatments.
research Pharmacotherapy for Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars
Combination pharmacotherapy is generally more effective for treating keloids and hypertrophic scars.
research Meeting Report: 68th Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin 'Decoding Complex Skin Diseases: Integrating Genetics, Genomics, and Disease Biology'
The symposium highlighted the importance of genetics in understanding and treating complex skin diseases.
research The Evaluation of IL-4 Intron 3 VNTR and TNF-α (rs1799964) Gene Polymorphisms in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata: A Case-Control Study
These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
research Association of mtDNA M/N Haplogroups with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case-Control Study of Han Chinese Women
The mtDNA N haplogroup is linked to a higher risk of late-onset lupus and specific symptoms in Han Chinese women.
research DMBA/TPA Treatment Is Necessary for Basal Cell Carcinoma Formation from Patched Deficient Epidermal Cells in Ptch Flox/Flox CD4Cre +/- Mice
Genetic mutation and carcinogen treatment are both needed for skin cancer to develop in these specific mice.
research The β9 Loop Domain of PA-PLA1α Has a Crucial Role in Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
research Prevalence of CYP21 Mutations and IRS1 Variant Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Adrenal Androgen Excess
Some women with PCOS have CYP21 mutations and IRS1 variants, but these genetic factors are not major contributors to PCOS.
research Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review
The review found no clear link between vitamin D receptor gene variations and polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Carriers of 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency Are Not at Increased Risk for Hyperandrogenism
People who carry the 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency gene are not more likely to have excessive male hormone levels.
research The Association Between HDAC9 Gene Polymorphisms and Stroke Risk in the Chinese Population: A Meta-Analysis
Certain variations of the HDAC9 gene can increase or decrease stroke risk in the Chinese population.
research Evidence That Mirex Promotes a Unique Population of Epidermal Cells That Cannot Be Distinguished by Their Mutant Ha-ras Genotype
Mirex seems to promote a unique group of skin cells different from those affected by another tumor promoter, TPA.
research Computer-Assisted Epitope Prediction Revealed Potential Autoantigens Associated with Human Alopecia Areata
Melanogenesis-related proteins may trigger immune responses in alopecia areata patients.
research CYP21A2 Mutations in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Mutations in the CYP21A2 gene are not a major factor in causing PCOS.
research An Update on Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia is a genetic disorder with two forms, causing symptoms like early puberty and severe acne, but can be identified through screening and treated with glucocorticoids.
research Adrenal 21-Hydroxylase Gene Mutations in Slovenian Hyperandrogenic Women: Evaluation of Corticotrophin Stimulation and HLA Polymorphisms in Screening for Carrier Status
The study concluded that testing hormone levels after stimulation is not reliable for identifying carriers of 21-hydroxylase deficiency; genetic testing is necessary.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the Hairless Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research A Rare Cutis Verticis Gyrata Secondary to Cerebriform Intradermal Nevus: Case Report and Literature Review
A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
research Screening for 21-Hydroxylase-Deficient Nonclassic Adrenal Hyperplasia Among Hyperandrogenic Women: A Prospective Study
Testing basal 17-HP levels is a good way to screen for nonclassic adrenal hyperplasia in women with high androgen levels.
research Careless Talk Costs Lives: Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Signalling and the Consequences of Pathway Malfunction
Fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling controls cell development and repair, and its malfunction can cause disorders and cancer, but it also offers potential for targeted therapies.
research Inherited Ichthyosis: Syndromic Forms
Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
research Hunting the Genes in Male-Pattern Alopecia: How Important Are They, How Close Are We and What Will They Tell Us?
Genes play a significant role in male-pattern baldness, and understanding them could lead to new treatments and insights into related health issues.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin Gene (SHBG) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Mediterranean Women
Certain genetic variations in the SHBG gene are linked to an increased or decreased risk of PCOS in Mediterranean women.
research Studying the Genetic Predisposing Factors in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris
Genetics play a role in acne, but how exactly they contribute is not fully understood.
research Skin and Hair: Models for Exploring Organ Regeneration
Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.